The biggest argument in favor for banning these selfies is that it can lead to vote buying. That might be true, but to an extent that we should outlaw them? Don’t think so, bub.
Voting Selfie articles on Democracy Chronicles
Although the Voting Selfie is a seemingly an innocuous practice, a very interesting and modern discussion on election law has been ignited that touches on issues of new technologies, privacy, voter intimidation, free speech and more. In some states you can still technically face punishment for taking a vote selfie but prosecutions are unlikely. The real threat of voting selfies is to the secret ballot: a fundamental tenet of American democracy. In theory, if someone wanted to strongarm others into voting for them, they could in theory demand photographic proof. Also see our articles on the Founding Fathers, Election History and our section on Election Reform in America.
Colorado Repeals Ballot Selfie Law
Colorado did the right thing by decriminalizing the celebration of people wanting to share that they participated democracy, which is one of the most patriotic civic duties a citizen can participate in.
Dogs at Polling Stations Selfies. It’s a Thing Now
Over the past few election cycles, the hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has become something in the UK
Colorado Voting Selfie Laws and Election Fraud
The real threat of Colorado voting selfies is to the secret ballot: a fundamental tenet of democracy
16 States Have Made the Voting Selfie Illegal
Series of prohibitions on any photos of filled out ballots is keeping the voting selfie illegal in many places
Vote Selfie Illegal in NJ, But Don’t Worry Too Much
New Jerseyans can still technically face punishment for taking a vote selfie but prosecutions unlikely
We Need to Legalize Ballot Selfies and Move On
Coercion can be dealt with even if we legalize ballot selfies so let’s focus on other ways to protect the vote
It’s Time to End the Selfie Voting Booth Ban
Although seemingly an innocuous practice, a very interesting and modern discussion on election law has been ignited that touches on issues of new technologies, privacy, voter intimidation, free speech and more
States That Made Ballot Selfies Illegal Struggle to Enforce
Many states made ballot selfies illegal over fear they could be used for a new kind of fraud, but trouble persists
Voting Booth Selfie Ban Unconstitutional Says Federal Court
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals blocks voting booth selfie ban that New Hampshire introduced to stop coercion or intimidation